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December 2007
Stop Leaks
Reduce your energy bill this winter from 5 to 30 percent by reducing drafts
in your house.
Your Cooperative Extension Service recommends checking and maintaining attic
insulation. It is also important to seal gaps around pipes, ductwork, chimneys
and attic hatches.
If you can rattle your windows or see daylight through your door frame you
need to caulk or weather strip them shut.
Stuff leaks in electrical outlets, switch plates and baseboards.
To learn more, visit our website at
uaex.edu.
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Water Heater
Want to reduce your energy bill this winter?
Your Cooperative Extension Service warns that heating water accounts for 15%
of your energy bill.
You can save money by setting your hot water heater no higher than 120
degrees and insulating your hot water heater tank.
Make an effort to take shorter showers this winter.
Maximize your laundry by only washing full loads and using cold water
whenever possible.
To learn more, visit our website at
uaex.edu.
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(30 seconds)
Weatherization Assistance Program
Would you like to reduce your energy bill this winter?
Your Cooperative Extension Service recommends checking out the
“weatherization assistance program” sponsored by the US Department of Energy.
This program enables low-income families to permanently reduce their energy
bills, making their homes more energy efficient. It's the country's longest
running, and perhaps most successful, energy efficiency program. On average,
weatherization reduces heating bills by 31 percent per year and overall bills by
$358 per year at current prices.
To learn more visit our website at
uaex.edu.
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Holiday Toys
Concern over lead poisoning has complicated gift giving this holiday season.
Your Cooperative Extension Service recommends safe alternatives to standard
toys such as music, books, clothes, and sports equipment.
Parents might consider getting their child one item they want, one item they
need, and a third item that is spiritual or educational in nature.
Receiving one gift considered “cool” is usually enough to satisfy most
children.
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uaex.edu
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